Originally published in Manufacturing Business Technology on September 25, 2025
Manufacturing is vital for global job creation, innovation, and economic growth, playing a key role in global trade and competitiveness. The operational technology (OT) networks, which include industrial control systems and IIoT devices, are complex and interconnected with IT networks, presenting significant risks.
A study reveals that 68% of manufacturing leaders believe their IT teams are understaffed or lack the necessary training to manage this complexity, which negatively impacts uptime. Furthermore, 50% prioritize simplifying network management and controlling costs, especially as they adopt cloud environments.
Network engineers should focus on infrastructure management without needing extensive coding expertise, using tools that provide real-time visibility into multi-vendor environments for a more resilient network. Read the complete article. For more information, visit https://backbox.com/product/. Ready to get started? Request a demo to see our solution in action.
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